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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kakihara Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Agogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kakihara Wallace has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 cm
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182 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kakihara Wallace! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Agogo! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Agogo misses with a body shot.
Agogo defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand. Agogo swinging wildly here.
Wallace moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Wallace connects with a crisp jab. Wallace with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wallace takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A decent looking cross lands there for Wallace. Wallace throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Agogo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallace. Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Agogo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Agogo is in Wallace's guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Agogo won't allow Wallace to sweep him here. Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Wallace is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Agogo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Agogo cracks Wallace with a solid left hand. Agogo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Agogo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Agogo stands up over Wallace, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Agogo works over Wallace with some ground and pound from guard. Agogo throwing strikes from guard but Wallace blocks nicely. Agogo with a flurry of punches that miss. Agogo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Wallace keeping full guard, as Agogo tries to pass. Agogo won't allow Wallace to sweep him here. Agogo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Wallace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Agogo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Agogo throws an elbow that misses. Wallace uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Agogo's guard. Nice move by Wallace! Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Agogo has Wallace pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kakihara Wallace wasn't doing enough on the ground. Agogo just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace misses with a hook. Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallace throws a low kick, looking for Agogo's leg but Agogo calmly moves out of range. Agogo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Agogo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wallace finds it's way round the side to connect with Agogo's head. Wallace displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A clash of legs there as Agogo blocks the low kick. Wallace moves in looking to clinch but Agogo pushes him off. Agogo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Wallace throws a low kick but Agogo avoids it. Wallace tries to clinch but Agogo moves out of range. Wallace misses with a right hand and Agogo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Wallace has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Agogo is working away from the top position though. Agogo tries to pass to full mount but Wallace defends it. Agogo prevents Wallace from improving his position. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Agogo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Wallace is looking to improve his position.
Wallace is trying to stand back up but Agogo is controlling him
Wallace is pressing down on Agogo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wallace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Agogo landing with the ground and pound. Agogo throwing strikes but missing. Agogo trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom. Wallace trying to control the position.
Agogo stands up over Wallace, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Agogo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Agogo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Agogo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Agogo throws a big elbow that misses. Agogo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now. Agogo chips away with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hugo Agogo will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Agogo doesn't succeed with the takedown and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Agogo digs a good body shot into Wallace's ribs. Wallace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Wallace lands a jab. Wallace has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Agogo moves out of range and avoids them all easily. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wallace. Wallace misses with a hook
and Agogo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Agogo. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wallace looking to control.
Agogo throwing strikes from guard but Wallace blocks nicely. Wallace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wallace is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kakihara Wallace just wasn't active enough. Agogo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A right-left combo lands from Wallace. Wallace lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Wallace scores with a hook. Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Agogo. Kakihara Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Agogo. Nice shot lands for Wallace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Agogo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wallace tries to clinch up. Wallace misses with a hook
and Agogo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Agogo looking to pass the guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Agogo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Wallace trying to keep a closed guard but Agogo is proving a slippery customer.
Agogo looking to pass the guard. Agogo scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Agogo won't allow Wallace to get back to his feet. Agogo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Agogo is working Wallace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Agogo landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Agogo stands up over Wallace, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hugo Agogo has got the better of the ground game so far. Agogo preventing the sweep. Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wallace lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Agogo! Agogo tries to hold on but Wallace pushes him away. Wallace trying to control but Agogo is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wallace takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hugo Agogo will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Agogo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
Agogo winds up and cracks Wallace with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Agogo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Wallace is looking for a sweep. Agogo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Agogo stops Wallace from getting back to his feet.
Wallace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Agogo. Agogo throwing shots but Wallace is blocking nicely. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Agogo lands a nice short elbow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wallace is looking to escape. Wallace gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Agogo postures up in Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Wallace blocks it. Agogo trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom. Agogo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Wallace trying to control the position.
Agogo throwing strikes but missing. Wallace wants to stand up but Agogo is controlling him. Agogo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Agogo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wallace's head. Agogo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Wallace bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Agogo's guard. Wallace tries to free his leg and advance position but Agogo is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Agogo has his hands on Wallace's head, controlling the position.
Kakihara Wallace has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Agogo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wallace moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Wallace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hugo Agogo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. This has been an exciting period of action! Wallace thuds his right hand into Agogo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Agogo fails with a takedown attempt. Agogo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wallace as he jumps to the side. Kakihara Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Agogo. Hugo Agogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wallace stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wallace wants it to stay on the feet. Kakihara Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Agogo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wallace throws a hook but Agogo avoids it easily. Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agogo.
Wallace throws a hook but Agogo avoids it easily. Agogo moves out of range of the strikes. A bone on bone clash there as Agogo blocks the leg kick.
Wallace scores with a jab. A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target. Agogo shoots in but no luck this time. Agogo shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense. Kakihara Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nice defenses there by Agogo. Wallace misses with a jab to the body
and Agogo counters with a nice body shot. Agogo fails with a takedown attempt. Wallace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Agogo misses with a jab to the body
and Wallace counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kakihara Wallace is winning the standup battle so far. Wallace throws the kick towards the body but Agogo avoids it. Agogo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Agogo defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand. Wallace throws a jab when Agogo was well out of range. Agogo falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab. This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw. Agogo clobbers Wallace with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Agogo. Agogo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Hugo Agogo. I've got Agogo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Agogo! Hugo Agogo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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